A sleek laptop with a detachable keyboard is displayed against a black background. The screen shows a digital sketch of a stylized human face. Image courtesy of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd./HIDEO KOJIMA and ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Kojima Has an ASUS ROG Laptop, Modeled After Death Stranding

ByDanielle Porter

Asus announced a Death Stranding-themed gaming laptop, titled the ASUS ROG Flow Z13-KJP, created in collaboration with Kojima and Yoji Shinkawa, Death Stranding’s art director, lead character designer and mechanical designer. Asus announced the gaming laptop at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las Vegas Nevada from January 6 through January 9. 

Asus, under the Republic of Gamers brand of computers, launched the ASUS ROG Flow Z13-KJP under “shared philosophies” with Kojima Productions. The theme of this gaming laptop is “For Those Who Dare” and “For Those Who Play.”

Kojima and Shinkawa’s Design Philosophy for the ASUS ROG Flow

Mr. Kojima and Mr. Shinkawa wrote:

“Playing and challenging are always intertwined, sparking creation and forming the very foundation of our evolution. Designed as a device equipped by Ludens, the symbol of ‘those who play,’ we hope this machine will become a partner in a new adventure for all of you Ludens who continue to embrace play and challenge.”

Luden, singular for Ludens, is Kojima Productions’ skeletal mascot, and Shinkawa designed it. The laptop will cost approximately $2,000, and Asus will release the laptop around the end of March 2026. It is not the only Kojima-themed item Asus announced. The other accessories include the Delta II headset, the Kersis II Origin Mouse and the Scabbard II XXL Mouse Pad, featuring the Luden and the phrase “For Ludens Who Dare.”

The laptop will run on the Windows 11 Pro operating system and comes with two months of Xbox Game Pass Premium. The laptop also includes a one-month trial of Microsoft Office for new Microsoft 365 customers. The case included with the laptop looks like the suitcase Sam carries in the Death Stranding games. Please do not throw the case at people’s heads.

Technical Specs for the ASUS ROG Flow Z13-KJP:

Drawing concepts of a humanoid robot and mechanical components are displayed on three panels against a dark background, conveying a futuristic theme. ASUS ROG Flow Z13-KJP concept art, courtesy of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd./HIDEO KOJIMA and ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13-KJP concept art, courtesy of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd./HIDEO KOJIMA and ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
  •  Processor: AMD Ryzen™ AI MAX+ 395 Processor 3.0GHz (80MB Cache, up to 5.1GHz, 16 cores, 32 Threads); AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 50TOPS
  • Neural Processor: AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 50TOPS
  • Display:
    • 13.4-inch
    • 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 16:10 aspect ratio
    • IPS-level
    •  – DCI-P3: 100%
    •  – Refresh Rate: 180Hz
    •  – Response Time: 3ms
    • Adaptive-Sync
    • Pantone Validated
    •  – Support stylus: Yes
  • Memory:
    • 128GB LPDDR5X 8000 on board (Actual memory speeds may vary by CPU configuration.)
    •  – Max Capacity:128GB
    • Support quad channel memory technology
  • Storage: 1TB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD (2230)
  • Expansion Slots: 1x M.2 PCIe
  • I/O Ports: 
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL
    • 2x Type-C USB 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (data speed up to 10Gbps)
    • 1x card reader (microSD) (UHS-II)
    • Support XG Mobile
    • GC34
  • Keyboard and Touchpad: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB With Copilot key (Windows Copilot)
  • Camera: 13MP camera and 5MP IR camera
  • Audio: 
    • Smart Amp Technology
    • Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
    • Dolby Atmos
    • Built-in 3-microphone array
    • 2x 2W dual-force with Smart Amp Technology
  • Network and Communication: Wi-Fi 7(802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.)
  • Battery: 70WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
  • Power Supply: Rectangle Conn, 200W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 10A, 200W, Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal
  • Aura Sync: Yes
  • Weight: 1.72 Kg (3.79 lbs)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 300.3 x 204.5 x 14.56 ~ 14.99 cm (118.23″ x 80.51″ x 5.73″ ~ 5.90″)
  • Ecolabels & Compliances: ENERGY STAR®
  • Security: 
    • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
    • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
    • McAfee® 30 days free trial
  • Included in the Box: ROG Flow Z13 case (2026)
  • Note: 
    • Dimension of keyboard: 300.3 x 212.1 x 7.15 cm
    • Weight of keyboard: 0.47 Kg

Other Kojima Productions-Themed Merchandise

According to Polygon’s Giovanni Colantonio, Kojima Productions collaborated with a Japanese sake company known as Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten to create a sake known as Zakuludens. The studio also collaborated with ANICORN for two watches, available at the Kojima Productions store. The studio had an additional with DNSYS for a fully-functional exoskeleton that was released on December 2, 2025.

Danielle Porter is a writer for Total Apex Media’s Gaming Section. She is a graduate of both Louisiana State University and the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Her favorite games are Ketsui: Kizuna Jigoku Tachi and Brigador. She currently resides in Louisiana.

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